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Alexander Dmitrievich Lanskoy, also called Sashin'ka or Sasha, (19 March [O.S. 8 March] 1758-6 July [O.S. 25 June] 1784) was a Russian general, favourite and lover of Catherine the Great between 1780 and 1784. It has been said that "[a] look at [her] correspondence with her favorites gives the impression she only had tender feelings for one, Alexander Lanskoi."
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Augustin Ritt, one of Russia’s most prolific miniature painters, presents Empress Catherine II of Russia and Count Lanskoy, the Empress’s official lover, in individually mounted miniature portraits. Born in Saint Petersburg, Ritt demonstrated an early talent for painting and, at the age of 15, went to study at the Academy of Antwerp under the tutelage of its director, Andreas Quertemont ...
The design of the white, pink and grey marble Monument to Lanskoi is attributed to Antonio Rinaldi. Archive documents inform us that the “Marble Pedestal” was set up in 1773. In February that year the steps, lower plinth, pedestal, bronze plaque, three bas-reliefs, vase and flame were delivered to Tsarskoye Selo.
18 hours ago · Email alexander.butler@independent.co.uk. File photo of Boardmasters music and surfing festival in Cornwall, where revellers were left ‘terrified’ following a crowd crush (PA Media)
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Alexander Lanskoi was the son of an impoverished landowner from Smolensk. After serving in the Izmailovsky Regiment, he was transferred to the cavalry guards and promoted to the rank of army lieutenant. In summer 1779, he was spotted by Catherine the Great, who moved him into the royal palace. The ...
